Life
You probably won’t die in your sleep | Senior Lifestyles
Traditional estate planning is based on notions that are out of sync with today’s realities.
Northwest
Beat the heat | Safety tips from State Department of Health
Temps could break 100 degrees three consecutive days June 26-28
Northwest
Places to stay cool in King County with temps to break 100 degrees
Libraries, malls among spots to go; several cities to open cooling centers
Opinion
Prioritizing sexual assault cases amid King County court backlog | Guest column
Guest column
Northwest
King County Council approves facial recognition technology ban
Software ban applies to King County Sheriff’s Office
Northwest
PSE’s electric customer rates increasing slightly
The new rates will go into effect July 1
Northwest
King County health officials urge caution around rivers, lakes
Warm Memorial Day weekend weather expected to draw people to swimming, boating
Opinion
Editorial: Act now to save salmon, regardless of dams’ fate
With a plan to remove dams on the Snake River shelved, leaders must commit to broader-based actions.
Opinion
Editorial: Parents have decision to make on vaccinating kids
With one vaccine now approved for kids 12 and older, parents shouldn’t wait for a school requirement.
News
King County health officer issues directive urging continued use of face masks
Effort needed to slow the spread of COVID-19
Northwest
Shortage of truck drivers causing fuel shortages at gas stations
Suppliers struggle to keep up with increasing demand for fuel from travelers by car
Northwest
Bank of America to increase minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025
Raised pay to $20 per hour last year
Northwest
State legislation to promote recycling, reduce plastic waste becomes law
Will ban polystyrene food ware, recreational coolers and packing peanuts